| Etymology | Genus | After James Lee, 18th century English nurseryman |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Red | |
| Family | Vitaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Red Leea, Mali-Mali, Red Tree-Vine | |
| Status | Native: Presumed Extinct | |
| Form | Shrub | |
| Native Distribution | India subcontinent, Indochina, Malesia, New Guinea, North Australia, Pacific Islands | |
Diagnostics:
Leea rubra can usually be found as cultivated stock near or along the boundaries of our nature reserves. It can be easily differentiated from other congeners by its reddish petioles and petiolules, and flower clusters.
Interesting Facts:
Leea rubra is a nationally extinct species, and it was last collected in the wild by Ridley in 1909 (Lok et al., 2011).
Stand along Old Upper Thomson Road (2025)
Compound leaves.
Leaflet, note the serrations.
Flower cluster.
Young fruits.
References
Lok AF, Ang WF, NG BYQ, Suen SM, Tan HTW (2011) Leea L. (Vitaceae) of Singapore. Nature in Singapore. 4: 55–71
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-09-02 / Modified: 2025-09-03
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